| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | Earth, Moon and the Sun |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Earth, Moon and the Sun
Year 10
Science
20 students
This lesson plan is designed to align with the UK National Curriculum for Key Stage 4 Science, covering the relevant content related to astronomy and its principles.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Brief introduction to the topic. Ask students what they already know about the Earth, Moon, and Sun. |
| 2 | Presentation | 10 | Show PowerPoint presentation covering key facts about the Earth, Moon, and Sun; include images and diagrams. |
| 3 | Discussion of Phases | 5 | Discuss the lunar phases and how they relate to the Earth and Sun using models or illustrations. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 | Divide class into small groups; each group discusses and lists the impacts of the Sun on Earth (climate, seasons, etc.). |
| 5 | Conclusion | 5 | Recap key points from the lesson. Answer any remaining questions. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 0 | Assign homework related to exploring more about one celestial body among the Earth, Moon, and Sun. |
Students will complete a worksheet detailing the features of their assigned celestial body (Earth, Moon, or Sun) and submit it for assessment. No presentations will be required in class.
The homework will be marked for understanding and completeness, and feedback will be provided in the next lesson without requiring students to present their work.